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November Gourmet Ljubljana

The “New Taste of Ljubljana” competition aims to attract the broadest general audience to the November Gourmet Festival Ljubljana event, and reach out to those attracted by the world of cuisine. The three dishes that get the most votes in the competition will be prepared by the competitors themselves at the closing event, a jury will select the best one, and this will become a new dish in the Taste Ljubljana range for one year, until next year’s festival.

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Thirteen Recipients of the Slovenian Congress Ambassador Title 2023

This year, the title has been awarded to 13 individuals who through their professional engagement and dedicated work made a significant contribution to Slovenia’s hosting of international scientific…

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Ljubljana wins the sustainable tourism award in the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2019 competition

A panel of independent experts and representatives of the European Commission and the European Parliament decided so yesterday in Brussels on the basis of Ljubljana's candidature, presenting our capital city's most important measures and plans in the fields of sustainable development, accessibility, digitalization, cultural heritage and creativity

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Trendy coffee shops in Ljubljana

The friendly and knowledgeable owner will tell you everything there is to know about the most popular drink on the planet. He is super passionate about fair trade coffee so why not order cold brew Buna coffee. It’s fair trade of course and available here or at the fair trade shop 3Muhe.

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Švicarija: art and culture in the heart of Tivoli Park

The renovators tried to preserve as much as possible from the original Švicarija and turned to Slovenian Gorenjska region for inspiration. The wall décor, the tiles, most of them have been restored so you can enjoy a true 19th century experience. The Swiss house has a long history The original Švicarija was built in 1835.

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Ljubljana is for dogs too: 5 tips for a fun-filled day with your dog

Take him to the park That's quite an obvious one, but you simply can't go wrong with visiting one of many parks Ljubljana has to offer. The most popular park is probably the well-known Tivoli, but there are actual dog parks in Ljubljana too, where dogs can run around without a leash.

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How architect Jože Plečnik shaped Ljubljana to become the city with a green soul

Lacking funds for the project but determined to provide a magnificent place of worship for the poor peasants, he used recycled materials and the skills of local craftsmen. The result is one of most innovative and original looking buildings in Slovenia. Get to know the Plečnik's Ljubljana Many other works by the architect Plečnik set the blueprint for the modern Ljubljana and are today among the highlights of our city, proudly bearing the title of European Green Capital 2016.

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Visit Vrhnika for a trip into history

The river of many discoveries The area actually wasn't extensively explored by the archaeologists yet. Pioneers like the local diving legend Miro Potočnik made the most of the discoveries in Ljubljanica. Others were often excavated during various infrastructural projects. These, like for instance the new water treatment plant in the former industrial facilities nearby, are refocusing the area around Ljubljanica river towards sustainable development and preservation of its stunning natural beauty.

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Lake Zbilje: where Tchaikovsky and the good old days meet

Obviously, since I was sitting in a wooden boat just a couple of days ago trying to find out the most efficient way to paddle … We rented a boat in the village of Zbilje near Ljubljana, a popular spot for the sunny afternoons and weekends with its natural beauty, cafés and restaurants, the children's playground and a nice path for strolling along the lake.

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LUV cultural programme

€10 / €8 5th EDITION OF THE KIZZ KISS FESTIVAL - DIRTY & FLIRTY EDITION (9 to 12 FEBRUARY) Love for dance will ignite on the most beautiful dance floor around! The Grand Hotel Union will host international dance teachers, dancers, workshops, parties, and other dance-music gatherings.

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